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Bacchus Marsh has an estimated 7,914 residents, up from 7,808 at the 2021 Census — a change of 106 people, or 1.4%. 122 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 723 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the surrounding region, combined with fresh addresses verified by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Bacchus Marsh has a residency count projected to be near 7,914 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 106 people (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 7,808 people. The shift is calculated from a resident base of 7,818, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ERP data published by the ABS (June 2025) along with 122 validated new addresses identified after the Census date.
This population level yields a density of 722 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the typical averages recorded across other locations analysed by AreaSearch. Throughout the past ten years, the suburb of Bacchus Marsh has shown stable expansion patterns, achieving a 2.0% compound annual growth rate that exceeded Greater Melbourne. The local population gains were mostly stimulated by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 48.0% of the total increases during recent times, though all indicators, including natural expansion and overseas migration, remained positive contributors. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this dataset, AreaSearch uses the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections published in 2023, adjusting them via a system of weighted aggregation of population expansion from LGA to SA2 scales. The growth rates by age cohort from these aggregations are also applied across all regions for the period from 2032 to 2041. Factoring in these expected demographic transitions, a population expansion exceeding the median for national statistical areas is anticipated, with the area projected to grow by 1,432 persons to 2041 under the aggregated SA2-level projections, which represents a total increase of 16.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
129 new dwellings have been approved in Bacchus Marsh over the past five years, an average of 25 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approvals assigned from statistical area datasets, the suburb of Bacchus Marsh has averaged approximately 25 new dwelling approvals each year, summing to an estimated 129 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 24 approvals documented. Considering a rate of 1.2 new residents per year per dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the balance between supply and demand seems well-proportioned, resulting in stable market conditions, though recent data indicates this has dropped to -1.1 people per dwelling over the last 2 financial years, indicating improved supply availability.
New residences are being constructed with an average expected cost of $431,000, which is slightly above regional standards, indicating quality-oriented construction. Furthermore, $3.6 million in commercial construction approvals have been documented this financial year, highlighting that the area remains predominantly residential. In comparison to Greater Melbourne, the suburb of Bacchus Marsh records significantly lower construction volume (87.0% below the regional per capita average). This shortage of newly built properties generally bolsters demand and values for pre-existing houses. This rate also sits below the national average, pointing to the mature state of the area and suggesting possible planning restrictions. Newly approved development comprises 86.0% detached dwellings and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, which maintains the low-density character of the area with a focus on detached homes that draw buyers looking for space. The estimated ratio of 474 people in the locality for each dwelling approval highlights a quiet development landscape with low building volumes. Looking forward, the suburb of Bacchus Marsh is anticipated to add 1,336 residents by 2041 (calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch). If current construction paces persist, the supply of housing may fall short of population gains, which could intensify competition among purchasers and underpin stronger appreciation in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bacchus Marsh
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bacchus Marsh, worth an estimated $570 million. A further 65 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $25.7 billion. 34 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by adjustments to regional infrastructure, major works, and development policies. In total, 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on the locality. Key initiatives include Bacchus Marsh Central, Bacchus Marsh Grammar - Maddingley Campus Expansion, Summerfield North Estate, and Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Masterplan Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3), with the following list highlighting those likely to hold the greatest relevance.
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Bacchus Marsh Central
Bacchus Marsh Central is a major mixed-use redevelopment within the town's commercial core. The project includes a new full-line Coles supermarket, fresh food precinct, medical centre, childcare facilities, and a gym, alongside approximately 150 residential apartments. It aligns with the Bacchus Marsh Town Centre Structure Plan adopted in late 2024. As of May 2026, major construction is commencing on site, supported by state-funded upgrades to the Grant Street and Main Street intersections which are transitioning to traffic light control to manage increased density and pedestrian safety.
Underbank Estate
Large master-planned residential community by Villawood Properties and Kataland, delivering over 1200 homes on the eastern edge of Bacchus Marsh. Features include parks, wetlands, a future primary school site, a proposed town centre, and the Club U residents clubhouse with pool, gym, and tennis court. Construction ongoing with Park View stages 21-24 settling in H1 2026.
Bacchus Marsh Grammar - Maddingley Campus Expansion
Multi-stage expansion of Bacchus Marsh Grammar's Maddingley campus. A new $14.5 million two-storey science faculty received a Ministerial planning permit in September 2024 (amended February 2025) and is under construction, with the school confirming completion of the new three-storey STEM Centre in 2026. The expansion also recently delivered a new three-storey Library/Classroom facility (The Hive) and a Southern Sports Precinct with multi-use courts, plus the acquisition of an additional 12 acres of land opposite the Administration Building to lift the campus to 69 acres for future playing fields and recreational space.
Federation Park Upgrade
A major upgrade to Federation Park on Gisborne Road in Darley, Victoria. Works commenced in late August 2025 and are scheduled for completion in January 2026. The project includes demolition of the existing public toilets and replacement with a new amenities building offering improved security and accessibility, an upgraded and sealed car park, replacement of existing play equipment, new picnic facilities, seating and a drinking fountain, new pathways throughout the reserve, and landscaping improvements including tree planting and garden beds.During construction, visitors are directed to alternative toilet facilities at Darley Park. The project is funded through a $400,000 Federal Investing in our Communities grant, with the remainder funded by Moorabool Shire Council, for a total project value of $1 million. Landscape architects Pollen Studio developed the concept design, the carpark design was completed with Tomkinson, and GMA was awarded the landscape and carpark construction contract.
Summerfield North Estate
A residential development of approximately 250 allotments in Darley, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. The estate offers a wide range of allotment sizes, with many blocks being slightly elevated and providing rural and township views. Stages 1-3 and 5 are sold out. Stage 4 Release, featuring 41 blocks ranging from 499sqm to 1301sqm, is anticipated for late 2025, with title registration expected in late 2026. GBL Property Consultants are the Marketing and Development Managers.
Orchard Square Bacchus Marsh Estate
A comprehensive residential development by Oreana in Darley, Bacchus Marsh, with the potential for over 124 residential lots and a commercial site (STCA) on approximately 8.1 hectares. The project includes house and land packages, with some stages, like Stage 1, already sold out. The estate is part of the Bacchus Marsh Urban Growth Framework.
Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve Masterplan Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3)
Three-stage redevelopment of the Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve into a major community sports precinct. Stages 2A and 2B are complete, delivering new AFL, cricket and soccer fields, netball and tennis courts, an all-abilities adventure playground, lighting, roads, parking and landscaping. Stage 2C is under construction with a new Community and Multi-Sports Hub featuring accessible amenities, meeting spaces and a Changing Places facility. Stage 3A, including the off-leash dog park, is also under construction.
Darling Darley Estate
A residential subdivision offering a total of 41 lots, with land sizes from 310 to 662 sqm. Construction is complete and all lots are titled and ready to build. The estate blends rural charm with convenient access to Bacchus Marsh amenities.
3,873 residents of Bacchus Marsh are employed, from a labour force of 4,069. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 63.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,202, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Bacchus Marsh possesses a skilled labour pool, with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 4.8%, and stable job conditions over the prior year, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, there are 3,873 residents employed, while the unemployment rate matches the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and the workforce participation rate is notably lower (63.0% relative to 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census data shows that a moderate 22.9% of residents worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
Resident employment is heavily concentrated in the construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. The local area shows a specific workforce concentration in construction, with an employment share that is 1.5 times the regional rate. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, making up only 6.0% of the workforce in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh compared to 10.1% across Greater Melbourne. Local job opportunities appear limited, as demonstrated by comparing the Census working population against the resident population. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from wider regional areas, the labor pool contracted by 0.1% and total employment fell by 0.1% during the year leading to March 2026, while the level of unemployment stayed virtually steady. By contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1%, the workforce grow by 2.3%, and the unemployment rate tick up by 0.2 percentage points. Employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh. These models, spanning five and ten-year timeframes, have been applied to the local workforce structure to project growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of the suburb of Bacchus Marsh suggests local jobs should rise by 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bacchus Marsh is $1,508 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $771 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,022 a year against an average of $65,597. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh are marginally below the national average, with a median of $52,022 and an average of $65,597. In comparison, Greater Melbourne has a median income of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $57,027 (median) and $71,907 (average) as of March 2026. According to Census records, family, household, and individual earnings in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh are modest, placing between the 36th and 43rd percentiles.
Looking at income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings cohort accounts for 32.2% of the local population (2,548 individuals), which matches the broader region where 32.8% fall into the same bracket. Affordability constraints are significant, with only 83.9% of income left over after housing costs, placing the area in the 36th percentile, while the SEIFA index for income places the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bacchus Marsh had 3,155 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 2% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The composition of residential properties in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh at the time of the last Census consisted of 84.5% houses and 15.5% alternative dwelling styles (semi-detached, apartments, and other types), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh was considerably higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, standing at 34.0%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (39.2%) or rented (26.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,700 was well below the Melbourne metropolitan average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $330 was also lower than the metropolitan figure of $390.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bacchus Marsh counted 3,155 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 67.1%, consisting of couples with children at 25.4%, couples without children at 27.9%, and single parents at 12.9%. The remaining 32.9% are non-family households, which consist of single-occupant households at 30.7% and group housing making up 1.9% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.3 people is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.6% of adults in Bacchus Marsh hold a university qualification, including 14.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,113 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality presents educational disparities, with university degree attainment rates (21.6%) falling far below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This situation represents both a hurdle and an opening for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical capabilities are highly represented, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (26.2%). Participation in study is quite elevated, with 27.5% of the local population currently enrolled in some form of education.
This proportion comprises 10.4% in primary schools, 7.0% in secondary schools, and 3.7% undertaking tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bacchus Marsh reaches 31 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 580 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport data shows 31 active transit stops in operation within the suburb of Bacchus Marsh. These stops are serviced by 2 distinct routes, which combine to support 576 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is considered good, with residents generally located 269 meters from the closest transit point. Since it is primarily a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with cars remaining the main transit mode at 90%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.3 per household. Approximately 22.9% of residents worked from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 rules).
Transit service frequency averages 82 runs per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 18 weekly departures per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.6% of residents in Bacchus Marsh report no long-term health condition. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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The suburb of Bacchus Marsh faces notable health difficulties, according to AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, with typical medical concerns somewhat widespread, particularly within older cohorts, and the rate of private health insurance is just ahead of the average SA2 area at roughly 53% of the overall population (~4,177 people). This is in contrast to the 56.7% rate observed across Greater Melbourne. The most prevalent health issues recorded among local residents were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 9.8% and 9.3% of the population, respectively, while 63.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne.
Working-age individuals exhibit higher than average rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and older make up 23.4% of the population (1,851 people), exceeding the 15.0% share in Greater Melbourne. Senior health metrics show some challenges, although they rank more favorably on a national scale than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bacchus Marsh is largely Australian-born, at 83.4% of residents, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.7%) and Australian (27.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Bacchus Marsh shows lower cultural diversity compared to broader benchmarks, with citizens making up 88.4% of the population, 83.4% born in Australia, and 90.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, representing 46.8% of the local population. However, the most notable overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 2.3% of residents, matching the 2.3% recorded across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background (parents' birthplaces), the three largest groups represented in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh are English at 28.7% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 20.1%, Australian at 27.1%, which is also much higher than the regional average of 18.4%, and Irish at 10.2%.
Additionally, there are clear variations in other backgrounds: Maltese is overrepresented at 2.4% of the local population (compared to 1.1% regionally), Polish at 0.9% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Scottish at 8.9% (compared to 5.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bacchus Marsh is 39. 23.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 39 years in the suburb of Bacchus Marsh is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and is very close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, the 75 - 84 age cohort is notably overrepresented at 9.4% of the population, while 25 - 34 year-olds are underrepresented at 13.4%. Data collected since the 2021 Census reveals that the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 7.6% to 9.4% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 12.3% to 13.8%.
Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age group dropped from 15.3% to 13.4%. Long-term forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts for the suburb of Bacchus Marsh. Leading these changes, the 75 to 84 cohort is projected to expand by 39% (287 people), rising from 743 to 1,031. This aging trend is further highlighted by the fact that residents aged 65 and older represent 52% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group is expected to decrease by 7 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bacchus Marsh
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 122 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,808 at the 2021 Census → 7,914 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20095). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.